Vocabulary

  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • at least: As a minimum
  • run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • for real life: Related to actual or practical life situations.
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • deal with
  • on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • storm off: To leave a place quickly and in anger or frustration.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
  • obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
  • breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
  • proactively: So as to head off anticipated future problems
  • preemptive: Acting so as to prevent bad things happening
  • journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
  • unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
  • morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
  • delete: To remove or erase something
  • jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
      A2
      More
    • addict

      US /əˈdɪkt/

      UK /ˈædɪkt/

      • Noun
      • Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
      B1
      More
    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
      More
    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
      A1
      More
    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
      A1
      More
    • breakdown

      US /ˈbrekˌdaʊn/

      UK /'breɪkdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • When normal activity or behavior stops
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
      More
    • clip

      US /klɪp/

      UK /klɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A metal holder used for keeping things together
      • Brief part of a television show or movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together using a metal pin
      • To cut a small section or piece out from something
      B1
      More
    • comprehension

      US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
      • The scope or range of something.
      B1
      More
    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
      A2
      More
    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
      A2
      More
    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
      More
    • delete

      US /diˈlit/

      UK /dɪ'li:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove or erase something
      • Noun
      • A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
      More
    • for real life

      US /fɚ ˈril laɪf/

      UK /fə ˈri:əl laɪf/

      • other
      • Related to actual or practical life situations.
      B2
      More
    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
      More
    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
      B2
      More
    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
      A2
      More
    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • jay

      US /dʒe/

      UK /dʒeɪ/

      • Noun
      • Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
      B1
      More
    • journalism

      US /ˈdʒɜ:rnəlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Profession of writing or reporting news
      B2
      More
    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
      A1
      More
    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • morph

      US /mɔ:rf/

      UK /mɔ:f/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
      C2
      More
    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
      A2
      More
    • obsess

      US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/

      UK /əbˈses/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk or think about someone, something too much
      • To think about something to an excessive degree
      C1
      More
    • on the real

      US /ɑn ðə ˈril/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/

      • other
      • Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
      B2
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
      More
    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
      A2
      More
    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
      A2
      More
    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • preemptive

      US /pri:'emptɪv/

      UK /prɪ'emptɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Acting so as to prevent bad things happening
      B1
      More
    • proactively

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • So as to head off anticipated future problems
      C1
      More
    • pronunciation

      US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/

      UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How a word is said; how a word sounds
      • The manner in which someone utters a word.
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • run with

      US /rʌn wɪð/

      UK /rʌn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
      A1
      More
    • say it all

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
      A1
      More
    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
      B2
      More
    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
      More
    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
      A2
      More
    • storm off

      US /stɔrm ɔf/

      UK /stɔ:m ɒf/

      • other
      • To leave a place quickly and in anger or frustration.
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • unfair

      US /ˌʌnˈfer/

      UK /ˌʌnˈfeə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
      A2
      More
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    01:03

    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

    Get the full experience in the app

    Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage

    preview

    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
    A2 Elementary

    Get the full experience in the app

    Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    A2US
    #scroll#breakdown#obsessed#mental#direction#upset

    Learn English with PODCASTS — Why Tom Holland DELETED His Instagram

    0
    陳禾益 posted on 2025/09/06
    Ever wondered why Tom Holland deleted his Instagram? Dive into this fascinating interview to find out, and pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and pronunciation tips along the way! It's a perfect chance to practice real-life English while learning about mental health and cultural insights.

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved